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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.73, 6,915.24 and 3,244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.73, 6,915.24 and 3,244.92 is: 4,476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.73 : 6,915.24 = 3,244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.73/6,915.24 = 3,244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.73x = 6,915.24 × 3,244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.73x = 22,439,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,439,400.58/5,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.48

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